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Michigan Avenue - 2016 - Issue 3 - Summer - Art of the City

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACOB LUND/SHUTTERSTOCK (RUNNER) CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: In honor of this summer's Olympic Games, Omega has released the Seamaster Bullhead "Rio 2016" ($9,600), featuring a blue leather strap that is accented with yellow, green, red, and black stitching. With just 316 pieces created, this limited edition watch features a central chronograph seconds hand and a 30-minute recorder at 12. Marshall Pierce & Co., 960 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642- 4299; omegawatches.com TAG Heuer is synonymous with auto racing, and the new Carrera Heuer-02T ($20,200) keeps the brand on track. The COSC-certified automatic chronograph with tourbillon escapement is made from grade 5 titanium. The black skeleton bridges feature a chronograph minute counter at 3 and a chronograph hour counter at 9. The strap is matte black alligator on black rubber. C.D. Peacock at Westfield Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Suite N3, Skokie, 847-679-1837; us.tagheuer.com As the official timer at Wimbledon, Rolex has a deep connection to the sporting world. The Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in steel and yellow gold ($12,700) is a new generation of a true classic that is constructed of 904L steel and 18-karat yellow or Everose gold. The watch is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. James & Sons Fine Jewelers, 1457 N. Halsted St., 773-327-8800; rolex.com Legend has it that the Patek Philippe Aquanaut collection was born in 1974 from Henri Stern's passion for sailing—and now the Stern family, who own the brand, reveal the latest incarnation of the storied sailing watch with the Aquanaut 5167/1A (price upon request). Water resistant to 120 meters, this timepiece boasts a mechanical self-winding movement, 40mm cushion-shaped case, and screw-down crown. Razny Jewelers, 1700 Green Bay Rd., Highland Park, 847-432-5300; patek.com GOING FOR THE GOLD SWISS WATCHMAKERS AND CHAMPION ATHLETES TEAM UP FOR TIMEPIECES THAT OFFER SPLIT-SECOND ACCURACY AS WELL AS WINNING STYLE. BY ALDOUS TUCK The origin of precision timing in sports may be shrouded in mystery, but we do know that in 1932 Omega sent 30 state-of-the- art chronographs to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, providing not only the first official timekeeping technology, but also the first record of 1/10th second timing. Over the following eight-plus decades, Swiss makers have proven their expertise across the athletic spectrum while pushing their technical know-how to the limit, crafting instruments that help competitors of all stripes attain excellence— and perhaps the ever-elusive gold medal. For more watch features and expanded coverage, visit michiganavemag.com/ watches-and-jewelry. . 108 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM STYLE WATCH

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